Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

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Introduction

Tera Healthcare Ltd is unwavering in its commitment to preventing any form of modern slavery and human trafficking within its operations and supply chains. We recognise the profound importance of upholding the highest ethical standards and take our responsibility seriously to ensure that such practices have no place in our business activities.

Our Organisation

Tera Healthcare Ltd is a leading provider in the healthcare sector, with a core focus on domiciliary care, social care, and mental health services. Headquartered in Norwich, England, our mission is to deliver exceptional care while safeguarding the rights and well-being of every individual associated with our organisation, including employees, contractors, and those within our supply chain.

Our Commitment

We are resolute in our commitment to ensuring that modern slavery and human trafficking are eradicated from our supply chains and business operations. Our Anti-Slavery Policy embodies our dedication to ethical conduct and integrity in all business relationships. We have established rigorous systems and controls to prevent and address any risk of modern slavery within our operations.

Risk Management and Due Diligence

To identify and mitigate risks related to modern slavery, we implement the following measures:

Comprehensive Due Diligence:

We conduct thorough assessments of our suppliers and partners to ensure they align with our ethical standards and values.

Continuous Risk Assessment: 

We maintain an ongoing evaluation of the risks associated with modern slavery and human trafficking within our supply chains and operations, adapting our strategies as necessary to address emerging threats.

Supplier Engagement: 

We actively engage with our suppliers to reinforce our zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery and to promote adherence to the highest ethical standards across all levels of our supply chain.

Policies and Training

Our commitment is supported by a suite of policies designed to combat modern slavery:

Anti-Slavery Policy: 

This policy articulates our comprehensive approach to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chain.

Whistleblowing Policy: 

We provide a secure and confidential mechanism for employees and other stakeholders to report concerns related to modern slavery, without fear of retaliation or adverse consequences.

Supplier Code of Conduct: 

This code outlines the ethical expectations we have of our suppliers, including the strict prohibition of forced labour, child labour, and all forms of modern slavery.

In addition to these policies, we deliver targeted training to our employees, equipping them with the knowledge and tools to identify and respond appropriately to any indicators of modern slavery or human trafficking.

Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

We are committed to the ongoing monitoring and improvement of our practices. We regularly audit and review the effectiveness of our policies and procedures to ensure that they are robust and responsive to evolving risks. Our approach is dynamic, and we remain dedicated to enhancing our strategies to combat modern slavery across all facets of our business.

Board Approval

This statement has been formally approved by the Board of Directors of Tera Healthcare Ltd and is issued in accordance with section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 for the financial year ending 2025.

Signed:

Kagiso Modisane  

Chief Strategy Officer  

Tera Healthcare Ltd  

Date:01/01/2024 

This statement is subject to an annual review to ensure it remains aligned with our ongoing efforts to eliminate modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms.